Mini Cooper S (R56) Front End Removal

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6 жыл бұрын

There are a lot of repairs on a modern Mini Cooper that may require the removal of the front end of the vehicle. In this video I show you how to remove the front bumper skin and front support on a 2007 Mini Cooper S, to expose the front of the engine.
I performed this procedure because I was removing the engine and transmission. I also think it is beneficial if you want to repair some of the oil leaks on the front of your engine. The N14 in this car had several of these oil leaks.
I’ll be covering the engine removal and the oil leak repairs in other videos within this series.
I had some help with editing on this one from Javan Hovind.
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2007-2013 Mini Cooper S (R56) Battery Replacement: • 2007-2013 Mini Cooper ...
R56 Mini Carpet and Interior Removal: • Carpet and Seat Remova...
Carpet and Seat Installation R56 Mini Cooper: • Carpet and Seat Instal...
Mini Engine and Transmission Removal:
N14 Timing Chain Replacement:
Fixing Mini Oil Leaks:
R56/N14 Clutch Replacement:
Mini Rear Hatch Latch Repair:
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@darink300zx 6 жыл бұрын

Definitely not a mini-expert, you’re a normal sized expert.

@linustorvalds2154 6 жыл бұрын

modern minis have a serious lack of videos on youtube. Im so happy you're making these.

@MrBillrookard 6 жыл бұрын

That cable actuated clamp tool is seriously the coolest thing. Ever.

@andrewlace 4 жыл бұрын

That would be fantastic with just about any vw

@user-xt3tr6nl6m 9 ай бұрын

Started tearing mine down yesterday, great video. Loved the shout out to Edd China, but Eric is just as impressive.

@jamespn 6 жыл бұрын

If these series of videos don’t keep you from owning a mini or bmw nothing else will.

@ozzstars_cars 6 жыл бұрын

Now that's a lot of nuts and bolts but the Mini is in good hands with Eric The Car Guy!

@IanLandesman 6 жыл бұрын

Being a MINI owner who DIYs, I REALLY enjoyed the video. Love your attitude! I'm a little stoked that I know some 'secrets' you don't, but whatever works WORKS even if it takes you a little longer. You are way faster than I was the first time!

@aussiebloke609 6 жыл бұрын

Missing fasteners is a great reason to do as much work yourself as you can. Too many mechs are in too much of a hurry to replace those fasteners they lose or break...and a little later, the owner wonders why the car is starting to develop all those new rattles and squeaks a little way down the road. At least if you do it yourself, you know they're all in place...and if not, the you know where the problem is and how to get to it once it all starts to rattle loose. :-)

@desmondmarshall7384 3 ай бұрын

Huge confidence booster, this is a money saving video. Your video makes is less complex and straight forward to go into front end service.

@castin5244 6 жыл бұрын

As a Mini owner I can say these cars are a pain in the ass to work on, but so worth it. Such fun cars! :D

@tm5346 3 жыл бұрын

True 😂💕mini I do worry can’t well but I do love my car

@demonprince9713 6 жыл бұрын

It was nice seeing you have fun. Really enjoying this series! Ty

@smokejenson1151 6 жыл бұрын

Really liking this series Eric, getting into everything like this on a car and fixing everything bumper to bumper is beyond fascinating. I think you're hitting a homerun with this. Thank you for not giving up and finding a new passion. Keep the videos coming on this "mini" series and I'll keep making the popcorn.

@ericthecarguy 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@johnnykimberlin4495 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your help today. Watched your this video today as I took apart my mini. I went step by step with your video. Had alot of hickups I just went back to your video. Just watched the oil leak video ,now that is next, then the starter , alternator and belt. Again thanks for your time.

@rwe2156 6 жыл бұрын

ECG. The heartbeat of YT car repair. 😄😄

@hyunkim3422 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loving these series !

@ericwhitaker9608 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Love the nice electrical connectors. You know things are serious when you break out the 2 foot breaker bar.

@Tipnotice 6 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you'll actually see this Eric, but I've been watching your videos since 2009, but I can, without a doubt say you have both saved my family, friends and myself a ton of money with your videos, but also really got me to love cars more than I ever have, so thank you! and I hope you stay having a great time :)

@rigrentals5297 6 жыл бұрын

Godlike series. You're my hero Eric.

@sbmallik2 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent and informative video - I liked the way you took out the wheel cover followed by wheel arch trims to expose the hidden bolts.

@Krillekris 6 жыл бұрын

This is how I like you Eric The Car Guy. Fixing cars, and doing it with awesome tools :-)

@mikep95133 6 жыл бұрын

What struck me was the incredible amount of editing that it took to make this video. Had to have been 8 hrs without any rendering included. My hat is off to that person !! Loads of work Eric !!! Good job !!

@ericthecarguy 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I actually had some help on this one. I hired an editor a few weeks back. This is the first video he worked on with me. I still needed to do a bit of editing myself after he submitted his cut, but it was a lot less than starting from scratch.

@galenbutler8619 Жыл бұрын

Great videos, man! Thanks for the attention to detail and the great camera work!

@bvernia Жыл бұрын

Great video, enabled me to fix the oil leak on my convertible Mini Cooper S (R57). Thanks, Eric.

@240kDatsun 6 жыл бұрын

I'm really enjoying the Mini series... Thanks Eric great work

@GF_Burke 6 жыл бұрын

Bad assness. Found a John Cooper Works mini locally used. Got dressed up and rode my harley over. Acted like I was interested. Took it on their track in the back. That little thing is fun. ;)

@Sushithe1nonly 4 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to say thank you for all the videos you do. I just changed the turbo cartridge, auxiliary water pump, dv and Downpipe and your video helped a lot! My Mini was running bad, now... no more smoke! Thanks to you and a few other car guys/Mechanics here on YT. Keep it up! Much appreciated , and have a great New Year.

@MWC3OFFICIAL Жыл бұрын

yeah i also recently did this, it is possible by putting the front end in a service position

@nutsnproud6932 6 жыл бұрын

I love the remote hose clip removal and fastener removal tools.

@tonyb8612 6 жыл бұрын

great vid Eric, Thank you. I was waiting for the front end tear down. Cheers man

@goofy170 6 жыл бұрын

Wow Eric, may seem easy for you but that looks like a lot of work. It's cool to see you fly through it. If something breaks, or bad happens I feel sorry for you but it's cool to see things break and watch your ways of fixing them. 👍✌️

@Widmer09 4 жыл бұрын

Putting things a part is a lot of fun. How do you remember which nuts, clips, bolts go where when putting them all back together? Mechanic instinct? Honestly, that is the only thing that scares me when working on cars.

@MrGarycharters 6 жыл бұрын

Could be the Friday night beers I'm drinking, but the POV is spinning me out haha. Next on VR platforms, Eric the Car Guy. Haha

@MotorScotti 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent, looking forward to this series as my Peugeot RCZ has the same engine block! Thanks!

@ann-marienewbound9402 6 жыл бұрын

The body cam added some great shots Eric. As always a great job

@ericthecarguy 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for noticing. I started using them more when shooting this series. It was very efficient. I also think it gives a better view of the action.

@rikkiadams831 5 жыл бұрын

You helped me with my pathfinder...and now my mini. :) I love watching you videos, your commentary reminds me of Mike Rowe, from Dirty Jobs. Look forward to watching more. Thanks.

@towzone100 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Cant wait to see more on the Mini

@tracydiller4492 6 жыл бұрын

You are so right OZZSTAR the mini is in GOOD HANDS with Eric The Car Guy. I can't believe how long I have been watching ETCG AND RELATED videos hell I watch all the old videos as well love THE FATR , but anyways GREAT VIDEOS Eric and I hope you keep them coming, have a GREAT WEEKEND and until next time PEACE!!!

@ericthecarguy 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Have a great weekend yourself.

@josephmoritz6906 6 жыл бұрын

Enjoying the “mini series” 😊

@lexmaximaguy8788 6 жыл бұрын

6:44 when you try too remove oil drain plug after a jiffy lube oil change.

@Malossianoplus 6 жыл бұрын

LEX Maximaguy87 and u know that the treads are 100% gone..

@riotclown024 5 жыл бұрын

hes actually trying to take the driver side wheel, off not the drain plug.

@aswallace88 4 жыл бұрын

Jiffy lube guy used too many dugga duggas on it. My wife's 2012 MINI Countryman had a similar issue, but I wasn't in a shop trying to get it off. I was on the side of the road. Thankfully, I was able to find a 6 foot long piece of tubing that was used for a fence post and make a cheater bar on the lug wrench. I still had to lean on it pretty damn hard.

@user-nj1fx2lt2r 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Eric the car Guy amazing video can't wait to watch more 🎉🎉🎉

@zandern9489 6 жыл бұрын

Omg you crack me up- thought I was the only who talked to myself while working on cars...wait- you actually have an audience🤔 Damn that clamp tool would come in handy- thanks for the link!

@cazsomething9433 4 жыл бұрын

Loved it man just pulled one into the shop and the oil leak cant be seen! This helped out immensely!!

@happysawfish 4 жыл бұрын

Craz where was zee leak?

@VinzofTay30 6 жыл бұрын

I could only imagine the amount of work an old school mechanic use to go through without power tools. FORÇA OLDSKOOLS!

@mellorland 2 жыл бұрын

This video was soooooo helpful, THANK YOU!!!

@SuperTehri 2 жыл бұрын

love the sound of your tools

@KaiConfuzzled 4 жыл бұрын

Cracking video Eric, had me in stitches "There's a bonus screw!' ha ha - very informative though - thanks again

@Automotive_Solutions 6 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this 'mini' series.

@goofy170 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, can't wait to see more. Thanks!

@spacecat7247 6 жыл бұрын

Worked on a pop coupe that had a front ender. I really like the fact that it's all bolted together vs. Welded. Makes component replacement a breeze.

@Izaakku 2 жыл бұрын

I dont know how to thank you, i installed my clutch kit and flywheel thanks to you!

@aparicio9872 3 жыл бұрын

good job Erick i really needed to what your video to do the oil cooler seals ,, thanks very much saved me alot of time ,

@berkeleydojah 6 жыл бұрын

Love this series and I hope you become more fond of euro cars because they are pretty easy to work on.

@ericthecarguy 6 жыл бұрын

This one is growing on me. I just wish I didn't have to work on it all the time and I could actually drive it.

@ajsimpson8135 6 жыл бұрын

I am a petrol head and vehicle tech. I believe you guys call it gear head if I'm not miss taken. But I just always enjoy watch Eric he's just fab....

@BADD400 6 жыл бұрын

Good video Eric

@biggar1111 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could run this backwards as I'm currently reassembling after about eight months apart. I will say that watching it at half speed is probably one of the most hilarious things I have ever done. EricTheCarGuy, I'm not sure if you're a drinker, but watching this at half speed you sound so completely wasted I'm dyin' here!

@kirkw95skate 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a greenhorn at an autobody collision shop…. We had to do this on a mini, thanks for the help! Survived another day 😅

@jesuscanales7423 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the video it helped so much to complete this task! Subscribed

@digitalrailroader 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, this makes removing the front clip of my Chevrolet Aveo downright simple! The trade off is that my Aveo’s front core support is one large piece that ties the upper aprons and main chassis legs together.

@CSkwirl 6 жыл бұрын

If you're old enough (and Australian) it's the 'Yahoo Serious' breaker bar...you're welcome lol. ;-)

@badfairy9554 6 жыл бұрын

I am in the UK and love Yahoo Serious. Funny and sexy.

@animoshho 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Eric and all of his youtube friends. This video got me 98% of the way on an R60 Countryman S. 2 things were different: 1. that plastic frame holding the radiator and the AC radiator is one solid piece so I could not slide the ac rad out of the plastic frame. If you set a tire on the ground it gave a good height to rest it all on. 2. No one won a bingo on my session =(

@TheShawn006 6 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Eric!

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

Been looking forward to this

@fastinradfordable 6 жыл бұрын

for that stuck lug bolt, get yourself a used SWENCH mechanical impact wrench.. down to only $200 used on ebay. It KICKS ASS, never lose another lug bolt/axle nut battle in your life. Saved my ass removing head bolts that were so tight it would shatter the Torqs bit. And removing plastic dual over head cams/crank bolt on a subaru (4 cam with plastic pulleys). plus anytime you pull it out you are INSTANT BAD ASS. Thanks for the upload eric!

@cg9564 5 жыл бұрын

watching you go to town on that one lug bolt really got to me

@nukularbeto 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing, very useful information!

@josevicencio6081 Жыл бұрын

really helpful ,thank you very much ,I have want like this , i'm doing this right now. i had to replace the housing oil and I had to remove all of this , thanks

@erowal1 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t think I’d have a problem taking all of it apart. The challenge for me would be remembering how to put it all together 🤣

@jamesdavidson3259 8 ай бұрын

thanks Erik, that was very helpful, I subscribed

@jackpatteeuw9244 6 жыл бұрын

My "I'm really, REALLY serious now" breaker bar is the HF Pittsburgh Pro 25" ! SOMETHING is going to move with that puppy !

@jimthecarguy 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video Eric.The Mini is a little tight to work on but you make it look easy.Good job.

@bradbozarth1822 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a goddamn pain in the ass lol

@mxrk_thomxs9226 2 жыл бұрын

@@bradbozarth1822 relatable

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You all prolly dont care but does anyone know a method to get back into an instagram account?? I was stupid forgot my account password. I appreciate any help you can give me.

@trentkamden2094 2 жыл бұрын

@Phoenix Abram instablaster =)

@phoenixabram1981 2 жыл бұрын

@Trent Kamden thanks for your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im in the hacking process now. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

@zx8401ztv 6 жыл бұрын

Bingo lol, All eyes down for the next part, wrenches ready :) You didn't sound upset or stressed out while dissasembling that rubix cube :-D. For me it had far too much plastic, metal support for the radiator would have been my favorite way, but i'm an old git lol :-D.

@ericthecarguy 6 жыл бұрын

Honestly, it wasn't that bad. It seemed harder to get that wheel bolt off.

@michaelmiller4716 6 жыл бұрын

Man, you gotta love this darn wheel bolts! I just love chasing Mercedes wheels across the shop after they have fallen off while i'm trying to hold the wheel, let go of my impact wrench and set the last bolt on the hoist arm. Or, the wheel falls directly on my foot!

@alexalvarez2495 6 жыл бұрын

I didn´t disassemble the mini, and now I´m worrying about correctly stepping back to reassemble. Looks like lots of fun!

@AcesnEights698 6 жыл бұрын

I was cringing, waiting for that wheel bolt to shear... This Mini was not loved. I've done this task a few times and it's not too bad. Looks worse than it appears and it slaps back together relatively intuitively. That stated, don't buy a Mini if you don't maintain your own cars or have wheelbarrow of cash to dump over an overpass for someone else to.

@AcesnEights698 6 жыл бұрын

GADZOOKS! Good Job Joshua Carnackle, thou hast seen through mine dastardly lies! However willst I receiveth chicks now?

@davevv1 6 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work Eric :-)

@peter6782 25 күн бұрын

i found that a small deep socket was great for pushing the clips out from behind for the wheel arch trim without breaking them , most people just go Ape and use a door card trim tool to remove the wheel arch trim , with pretty much breaks most of the clips, there not much to buy, but i just find it a better method ! 👍

@williammayfield1207 6 жыл бұрын

This mini series is very interesting

@TheStwat 6 жыл бұрын

Good on you, Eric

@JW--dc8ri 6 жыл бұрын

I love the I'm serious breaker bar!

@charleshollow5734 6 жыл бұрын

I just picked up a Milwaukee ratchet, and I'm addicted to it as well.

@993ts 6 жыл бұрын

Charles Hollow sometimes I try to figure out how the hell I am going to fit in a small place for several minutes before I realize I have a regular ratchet that will fit no problem.

@georgepaul2028 5 жыл бұрын

It was tedious enough to disassemble, it will be a miracle to reassemble. I know you can do it, despite the insane BMW engineering. Fantastic mechanic!

@mark98070 6 жыл бұрын

Edd China is my hero too! Sure do miss him since his departure from Wheeler Dealers.

@jillstephens1592 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you !

@seanmichael374 7 ай бұрын

And I’m back, time for refresher as my mini is leaning oil from the oil filter housing. Damnit.

@TheDoeVideos 6 жыл бұрын

Nice edit with the electric ratch

@Mr2pint 6 жыл бұрын

Must be fun having a head on collision with this car - like the GoPro striped to your head thing..

@bishopofrustyiron3101 4 ай бұрын

Ooo ooo T20, thats me, Bingo! hey man this is awesome, i am about to venture into an engine replacement, mine made it to 305k before giving up the ghost. So soon, its the big long block buy and swap....sadly i need a new turbo too and im guessing a clutch, the original is still in there after 305k and without issue. Thanks Eric!!!!!!!!! I do old car resto stuff on youtube, tiny tiny page, but I will put the engine swap on there and link to your awesome stuff here, ty for doing this series! -bish

@Insane1976 Жыл бұрын

Thx really didactic and will be helpful as I have to change my turbo the feed line also ❤🤞🤞🤞✌️✌️

@shepshepherd 6 жыл бұрын

My own 2-foot breaker bar (known as Tom Petty the Boltbreaker) has got me out of trouble on numerous occasions since I won it as a runner-up prize in a DIY motor mechanic competition in 1997 :)

@OficinaMasterdey 6 жыл бұрын

SEMPRE aqui

@jootuupi 6 жыл бұрын

Thats one tightly packed engine bay.

@spelunkerd 6 жыл бұрын

You made that one look easy.

@ericthecarguy 6 жыл бұрын

It wasn't that bad actually.

@driftking7334 6 жыл бұрын

no different than most vw / audi even the 08+ civic needs the core support to be removed to pull the engine through the top.

@khaledhamza6129 6 жыл бұрын

New style for shooting I like that

@nhlanhlaen0ck281 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video

@jojoskunk 6 жыл бұрын

cable for laches running in the font top radiator support WOW This is so over engineered like many thing in german car. I like it

@Jokatyal 6 жыл бұрын

Eric if you watch the factory assembly video here on youtube.com you can remove the whole front end just like you wondering about. Thank you for posting all of the Mini videos , without them I would not be able to fix my wife's Mini.

@belindos91 4 жыл бұрын

fun video thanks for the help!

@randyvalerius9795 6 жыл бұрын

Eric you should do a video on how to replace the timing chain and guide rails. It would help me out alot.

@ericthecarguy 6 жыл бұрын

It's already shot and part of the series to air later.

@zoidberg444 6 жыл бұрын

Eric the German car guy. Lol Interesting stuff. I have never really worked on a mini. I do work on e90's/e60's/e61's sometimes though. Edit: Eric you should approach Edd China now he's independent and see if he wants to collaborate for a project. He was on Bad Obsession Motorsport last year.